El Cid Chili

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 pounds sirloin steak, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1/2 pound ground beef
• 12 ounces chorizo sausage, casing removed, cut into 1/2 cubes
• 1 large yellow onion, coarsely chopped
• 1/4 cup chili powder
• 1 tablespoon garlic salt
• 2 teaspoons cumin
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 2 (14.5-ounce) cans beef broth
• 2 (14.5-ounce) cans whole tomatoes, drained
• 1 cup cilantro, chopped
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 3 bay leaves
• 2 green jalapenos, slit lengthwise 3 times each
• 1 tablespoon yellow cornmeal
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Garnish with Cheddar and sour cream, if desired.